Coastal Conservation News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Massive coastal clean-up drive set to sweep Chennai's beaches on weekend
Chennai, Sep 18: Chennai is gearing up for one of its largest environmental campaigns as thousands of volunteers are expected to take part in the international coastal clean-up this weekend.
TN to upgrade six beaches for 'Blue Flag Certification', allocates Rs 24 crore
Chennai, Aug 27: Tamil Nadu is set to add more beaches to its list of Blue Flag-certified eco-tourism destinations, with the state government sanctioning Rs 24 crore for upgrading six beaches across the state.
Tanzania beefs up efforts to safeguard biodiversity, strengthen blue economy
Dar Es Saleem, July 24: Tanzania has restored 90.4 hectares of mangroves in the Tanga region and Zanzibar's Pemba Island over the past three years, aiming to protect biodiversity and promote a resilient blue economy, an official said on Thursday.
TN govt restores 2,057 hectares of mangroves in Muthupet region
Chennai, June 30: In a major step to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s largest mangrove ecosystem, the state forest department has restored and planted mangroves across 2,057 hectares in the Muthupet region of Tiruvarur and Thanjavur districts between 2022 and 2025.
Over 18,000 kg waste collected in Gujarat's statewide plastic, beach clean-up drive
Gandhinagar, June 6: Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI), under the Forest and Environment Department, concluded a statewide campaign themed #BeatPlasticPollution, which ran from May 22 to June 5. According to data released on Friday, as many as 1,640 citizens came together to clean 12 beaches across Gujarat, collecting more than 18,350 kgs of waste, including large quantities of plastic.
TN to set up 14 new fishnet collection centres across coastal districts
Chennai, June 5: In a move aimed at curbing marine pollution and promoting sustainable fishing practices, the Tamil Nadu Environment Department is planning to establish 14 additional fishnet collection centres across all coastal districts of the state.
TN govt to hold meet with fishers on final Coastal Zone Management Plan draft
Chennai, March 10: The Tamil Nadu Environment Department will hold consultative meetings with representatives of various fishermen associations across the state to discuss the final draft of the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP).
Gujarat government ensures coastal sustainability through successful implementation of MISHTI Scheme
Gandhinagar, March 1: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sustainable development through environmental conservation has been a top priority. Strengthening this commitment, the central government launched the MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) scheme in 2023 to expand mangrove forests along the coasts of states and union territories, ensuring a sustainable future for coastal communities and ecosystems, according to the Gujarat CMO statement.